November 1, 2021

*) G20 nations back key climate goal as eyes turn to Glasgow G20 leaders have failed to commit to a 2050 deadline for halting net carbon emissions. Climate activists slammed the G20's "lack of ambition" as make-or-break UN climate talks opened in Glasgow. The statement issued by the G20 big economies on Sunday called for "meaningful action" to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. But it contained few concrete actions and did not refer to a specific 2050 date to achieve net zero carbon emissions that scientists say is vital. *) Japan’s ruling party wins clear majority in Sunday's election In Japan, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has won a clear majority in Sunday's election, claiming 261 seats in the lower house. The vote was seen as a major test for PM Fumio Kishida, who called the elections just 10 days after assuming office. A former banker, Kishida has vowed to address wealth inequality and pushed for increased military spending. *) Sudan's military ruler sacks country's public prosecutor Sudan's army chief and coup leader Abdel Fattah al Burhan has fired the public prosecutor, according to state media. That's as hundreds of thousands of people have been rallying nationwide, demanding a return to democratic rule. The death toll from the anti-military demonstrations now stands at 12. The UN's envoy to Sudan has held talks with deposed prime minister Abdalla Hamdok to discuss mediation options. *) ​​Erdogan: Biden 'showed positive attitude' regarding F-16 jets Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his US counterpart Joe Biden showed a "positive attitude" on the issue of modernising Turkey’s F-16 fighter jets. Erdogan made the statement after meeting with Biden in Rome on Sunday. In the meeting, Biden reaffirmed Turkey's importance as a NATO ally as well as its defence partnership with the US, the White House said in a statement. And finally… *) 'Dune' leads North America box office despite drop in ticket sales Ticket sales of "Dune" lost 62 percent from its debut